Question 1

Why were most campus scenes in The Paper Chase filmed at the University of Toronto instead of Harvard?

Accepted Answer

Harvard University allowed only three days of filming on their campus because they were dissatisfied with Love Story (1970), which had been filmed there. Most campus scenes were shot at the University of Toronto.

Question 2

What real-life contract law case is referenced in the film's classroom scene about a 'hairy hand'?

Accepted Answer

The 'hairy hand' case Hart describes is based on the 1929 New Hampshire case Hawkins vs. McGee, where a doctor botched a hand surgery after promising a perfect result.

Question 3

How did John Houseman feel about winning an Oscar for his first major film role?

Accepted Answer

In his autobiography, Houseman said his first reaction was 'incredulity and vague pleasure,' followed by embarrassment since most actors his age earn awards after long careers, while his came from 'ten agreeable days' in Toronto.

Question 4

Which major actors were considered for the role of Professor Kingsfield before John Houseman was cast?

Accepted Answer

James Mason, Gregory Peck, Melvyn Douglas, Sir John Gielgud, Paul Scofield, and Edward G. Robinson were offered the role by director James Bridges before John Houseman was ultimately cast.

Question 5

What was the background of the author who wrote the novel The Paper Chase?

Accepted Answer

John Jay Osborn Jr. wrote the source novel while he was a third-year law student at Harvard University Law School.

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